Board meets in May

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

May 10, 2006

Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Clint Wichman, Cindy Hawkins, Cindy Corwin, Cindy Hill and Susan Runyan.

Others Present: Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Jim Lindstrom, Jr/Sr High Vice-Principal; Ronda Dewey, Elementary Principal; Brett Hamilton, Maintenance Director; Shannon Reid, Deputy Clerk; and guests.

Call to Order: Mr. Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the grade school band room.

Approval of Amended Agenda: Grant made the motion to approve the amended agenda with Wichman seconding. 7-0

Approval of Minutes: April 12, 2006: Hawkins made the motion to approve the minutes for the April 12, 2006 meeting with a second from Corwin. 7-0

Welcome Guests: Bryant welcomed all guests in attendance.

Positive Comments: Hill commended music groups on scores received at state music and how nice the concert was. Bryant complimented boys golf team for 2nd place at league with Seth Kelly individually placing first. Wichman stated the 6th grade and music teacher did a great job with musical concert. Hawkins wanted to acknowledge all teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week and how she appreciates them.

Public Communications: Bill Knorr and Jerry Bollig reviewed science curriculum, changes and alignment with state standards. PTO President Jill Smith-elementary playground equipment. Lengthy discussion. Board will review next month. Gary Krogman: Activity photos on web. Letter attached with agenda.

Larry Winter entered meeting at 6:15p.m.

Financial Report: Dr. Pegram reviewed this report with the board.

Larry Winter left meeting at 6:55p.m

B O A R D C O N S E N T I T E M S

(C1 Payment of the Bills and the Treasurer's Report: The BOE approve payment of the bills and the treasurer's report as presented.

(C2 2006-2007 Out of District Request: The BOE approve the out of district request as presented.

(C3 Student Fees: The BOE approve the $17.40 kindergarten milk fee and reduce the band shirt fee to $8.00.

***Consent Agenda Items were approved 7-0 with Hawkins making the motion and Grant

with the second.

REPORTS

BOE Member Reports: BOE Committees: Budget Committee met. No report.

Long Range Plan: Dr. Pegram reviewed with BOE.

Policy Section E-Business Management: Reviewed-no changes.

Architects/Construction Management List: Reviewed with board.

Superintendent Report:

Principal's Reports: Attached and included with the minutes. Added items: Mr. Lindstrom-Assembly with Chris Phelps. Mrs. Dewey-PTO Teacher Appreciation Lunch and Body Walk.

Prior Discussions: (Board of Education Goals: Dr. Pegram: Summary and follow up plan monthly.

(Other: None

*Mr. Winter returned to meeting at 8:10p.m.

New Discussions: (Gas Prices: Dr. Pegram reviewed with BOE.

(Elementary MAP Testing: Dr. Pegram explained and reviewed cost.

(Board of Education Self Evaluation:

(District Insurance Plan: Brett Hamilton covered with BOE.

(Kansas Teachers Working Conditions Survey: Dr. Pegram reviewed with BOE.

(Other: None

B O A R D A C T I O N I T E M S

(A1-A Handbooks: The BOE approve the recommended handbook changes as presented. A motion was made by Hill and a second from Corwin. 7-0

(A1-B Policy GCAD- Classified Twelve Month Pay Option/Evaluation: The BOE approve the elimination of the last two paragraphs of policy GCAD therefore eliminating the 12 month pay option and evaluations. A motion was made by Hawkins and a second from Runyan. 7-0

(A1-C Policy GCAD: The BOE approve that all paraprofessionals or teacher aides will be paid on or about the 20th day of each month. Compensation will be computed each salary period on actual hours worked as reported on the employee's time sheet. Wichman made the motion and Grant seconded. 7-0

(A2 Paint Bids: The BOE approve the Paint bid of AB Painting in the amount of $18,995. This purchase will be done with a cancelable purchase order, not to be paid until July 1, 2006, and as listed under the district maintenance plan for 2006-2007. Corwin made the motion and a second from Wichman. 7-0

(A3 Bleacher Bids: The BOE approve the bid of Heartland Seating to include the addition of L-brackets, in the amount of $41,634. To be installed by September 1. If the bleachers can not be installed by September 1, 2006, installation will not take place until Christmas break. This purchase will be done with a cancelable purchase order, not to be paid until after July1, 2006. Motion made by Hill and a second from Grant. 7-0

(A4 Elementary Flooring: The BOE approve the bid of 4-Stae Maintenance Supply, for areas 1 & 2, in the amount of $43,342.50 This purchase will be done with a cancelable purchase order, not to be paid until after July 1, 2006. Motion made by Hawkins and a second by Wichman. 7-0

(A5 Bus Bids: The BOE approve the bid of Midwest Bus Sales for a 2002 Bluebird with under storage, in the amount of $43,106 pending successfully passing Mr. Mike Fangman�s inspection. This purchase will be done with a cancelable purchase order, not to be paid until after July 1, 2006. Motion made by Hawkins and a second by Hill. 7-0

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B O A R D A C T I O N I T E M S

* Bryant called for a 5 minute break before entering executive session.

Executive Session: At 9:06p.m. the BOE moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel and that the board returns to the open meeting at 9:26p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Runyan made the motion to enter executive session and Hawkins with the second. 7-0

(A6 Employment/Resignation of Personnel: The BOE approve the employment/ resignation of personnel as presented. List attached and included with minutes. Motion made by Grant and a second by Runyan. 7-0

At 9:26p.m. the BOE returned to the regular meeting.

Executive Session: At 9:30p.m. the BOE moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency and that the board returns to the open meeting at 9:50p.m. The executive session is required due to protect the districts right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest. Corwin made the motion to enter executive session and Wichman with the second. 7-0

At 9:50p.m. the BOE returned to the regular meeting. A motion was made to return to executive session until 10:00p.m. by Grant and seconded by Hill. 7-0

At 10:00p.m. the BOE returned to the regular meeting.

--Meeting Reflection: (Vision

(Budget Allocation

(Policy

(Superintendent Evaluation

--Calendar Review: None

--Miscellaneous: None

--Adjournment: Grant made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and Runyan

seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 7-0 at 10:15p.m.